Recommended security sessions from our free TechNet Virtual Labs

IMHO many of the most interesting security labs are actually listed under "Microsoft Windows Server 2003" in the labs - these include IPSec, Group Policy and Rights Management. I've listed the available sessions for both below - just incase my earlier post didn't get your attention these labs are your opportunity to get some hands on practical experience of applying our best practise security advice in a totally safe environment AND IT'S FREE for you to access. Our motivation is simply that we want you to get more value from the investment you've made in our software(primarily Windows, Exchange, SQL and Office). Even if you've only got a few minutes it's well worth picking one of the sessions to see what's there.

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Security

Improve the planning and management of your organization's security strategy with the help of this virtual lab. Familiarize yourself with and test security features of products such as Exchange Server 2003, Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server and Windows Server 2003, and tools including Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) and Software Update Services (SUS).

Step into the Security Virtual Lab for Free

It's simple - no complex setup or installation is required to try out Security running in the full-featured TechNet Virtual Labs. As part of the TechNet Virtual Lab, you will have full access to Security through the following modules:

Microsoft Windows Server 2003

In this virtual lab, you'll have the opportunity to road test new and improved features and functionality of Windows Server 2003 including performance, management, and usability enhancements to Microsoft Active Directory. In addition, hands-on labs provide guidance in scripting, Rights Management Services (RMS) and more.

Step into the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Virtual Lab for Free

It's simple - no complex setup or installation is required to try out Microsoft Windows Server 2003 running in the full-featured TechNet Virtual Labs. As part of the TechNet Virtual Lab, you will have full access to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 through the following modules:

Microsoft Learning - Managing Access to Objects in Organizational Units (from Course 2274)

Microsoft Learning - Monitoring Server Performance (from Course 2275)

Microsoft Learning - Implementing the Placement of Domain Controllers (from Course 2279)

Protecting Information with Microsoft Windows Rights Management Services

Active Directory New Functionality

Active Directory New User Interface

Group Policy Management Console

File, Storage and Print

Remote Desktop for Administration and Remote Assistance

IIS 6.0

Security

Deploying SMS 2003 in an Active Directory Environment

Managing Security Updates with SUS and MBSA

Managing Exchange and Active Directory with MOM 2005

Active Directory Scripting

System Administration Scripting

Introduction to Group Policy

Creating Group Policy Objects

Applying Group Policy

Group Policy Processing Behavior

Managing Group Policy

Managing Group Policy Operations

Designing and Planning Group Policy

Group Policy Administrative Templates

Group Policy Security Templates and IPSec

Managing Your Group Policy Environment with GPMC

Security with Group Policy

Troubleshooting Group Policy

Group Policy Processing Behavior Part 2

You get a downloadable manual and a 90-minute block of time for each module. You can sign up for additional 90-minute blocks anytime.